ECHO editor Alastair Machray said: “Our award winners and nominees are as diverse as they are determined.

“Whether their target audiences are households, children and businesses they share a common passion for the environment.

“Against the toughest of financial backdrops their efforts have been, and continue to be, extraordinary.”

Dave Antribus, lay member for patient and public involvement at 2020 Decade of Health and Wellbeing, said: “It's a real inspiration to see the groups that were nominated for awards.

"It's really important that the health and social care sector that we promote the benefits of prevention rather than cure. You can feel the enthusiasm in the room from all these people who are committed to improving the environment.”